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The following files are available for use within the constraints of the DLI license to UNB Libraries users. Note that files are zipped for quick downloading and must be unzipped on the local hard drive. SPSS command files are supplied although they are "as is" from the contributing site and may require modification. Users who wish to use these files in SAS can contact the DLI Contact for the appropriate command files.
"The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), developed jointly by Human Resources Development Canada and Statistics Canada, is a long term research project that will track a large sample (22,831) of children (ages 0-11 yrs.) over many years, enabling researchers to monitor children's well-being and development. Longitudinal data are central to discovering developmental changes in children over time, and studying the impacts of social environment of the child and various family related factors. The specific objectives of the NLSCY are:
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(1) to determine the prevalence of various biological, social and economic characteristics and risk factors of children and youth in Canada
(2) to monitor the impact of such risk factors, life events and protective factors on the development of these children
(3) to provide this information to policy and program officials for use in developing effective policies and strategies to help young people live healthy, active and rewarding lives."
National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, 1994/95 (Cycle 1)
NLSCY 94/95 (CYCLE 1)
| 1994/95 | PRIMARY DATA FILE | SECONDARY DATA FILE |
|---|---|---|
| File extent | 22,831 cases, 742 variables | 22,831 cases, 449 variables |
| Codebook | Codebook | Codebook |
| User Guide | User Guide | |
| Questionnaire | Questionnaire | |
| Variance Tables | Variance Tables, cycles 1-3 | |
| SPSS Save file | SPSS save file: primary Corrected version 31/01/06 | SPSS save file: secondary file |
National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, 1996/97 (Cycle 2)
The second cycle of the NLSCY, carried out in 1996 and 1997, interviewed parents of the same children who were the subjects of the NLSCY 1994/95; the survey provides unique insights into the evolution of children and their family environments over a two-year period. There are two files currently available from this cycle: a primary file, and a self-completed survey file.
Documentation
- NLSCY 1996 User Guide, provided as a zipped PDF file.
- Attention: notes on variables for file use
| 1996/97 (Cycle 2) | PRIMARY DATA FILE | SELF-COMPLETE FILE |
|---|---|---|
| File extent | 20,025 cases, 913 variables | 4,145 cases, 315 variables |
| Data dictionary & user guide | PDF format | PDF format |
| SPSS Save file | SPSS save file: primary | SPSS save file: self-complete |
| STATA file | STATA file: primary | STATA file: self-complete |
| Raw data file (zipped ascii) | Raw data: primary file | Raw data: self-complete file |
| SPSS syntax (zipped ascii file) | SPSS syntax: primary file | SPSS syntax: self-complete file |
National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, 1998/99 (Cycle 3)
The third cycle of the NLSCY, was carried out in 1998/99. There are two files currently available from this cycle: a primary file, and a self-completed survey file.
DOCUMENTATION
| 1998/99 (Cycle 3) | PRIMARY DATA FILE | SELF-COMPLETE FILE |
|---|---|---|
| File extent | 31,963 cases, 331 variables | 5,539 cases, 326 variables |
| User guide | PDF format | PDF format |
| Codebook | PDF format | PDF format |
| Survey Instrument | PDF format | PDF format |
DATA
| 1998/99 (Cycle 3) | PRIMARY DATA FILE | SELF-COMPLETE FILE |
|---|---|---|
| SPSS Save file | SPSS save file: primary (replaced) | SPSS save file: self-complete | STATA file | STATA file: primary | STATA file: self-complete |
| Raw data file (zipped ascii) | Raw data: primary file | Raw data: self-complete file |
| SPSS syntax (zipped ascii file) | SPSS syntax: primary file | SPSS syntax: self-complete file |
Synthetic Files
The Synthetic Files (a.k.a. Dummy files) should not be used for purposes other than to develop and test computer programs that are to be submitted by remote access.
The Synthetic Files contain modified data and must never be used to produce estimates for analysis. For more information on remote access to the NLSCY, send your enquiry to UNB's DLI Contact.
| Year | Cycle | PRIMARY FILE |
|---|---|---|
| 1994/95 | Cycle 1 | Synthetic file |
| 1996/97 | Cycle 2 | Synthetic file |
| 1998/99 | Cycle 3 | Synthetic file |
Steps to Obtain Data Files Electronically:
Links to electronic versions of documentation and SPSS or SAS command files are provided where they exist.
1. Click on the file you require to download the datafile to your hard drive. This will take you to the Statistics Canada DLI license under which the files are provided to UNB Libraries. After entering your email account, an authorization screen will appear.
2. You must enter your PIN number and your email address to obtain the file A dialogue box will appear with the note: "unknown file type" at the top.
3. Click on SAVE FILE, and indicate where on your hard drive you wish the data file saved. For example, you may wish to save your file to c:\temp and you would indicate this in the dialogue box which will appear when you click on SAVE FILE.
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